Make sure the ambulatory surgical facility is accredited by a national organization such as the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). PS Productions/PhotoSpin
Make sure your surgeon is certified and has hospital privileges to perform the same procedures as in the ambulatory surgical facility. “That will assure that there has been appropriate peer oversight of training,” Dr. Robert Singer, plastic surgeon, said. Andres Rodriguez/PhotoSpin
Make sure all staff members, like nurses and and anesthesiologists, are appropriately trained for their positions. Lev Dolgachov/PhotoSpin
You should have a consultation with a trained individual first. A specific ambulatory surgery (or surgery in general) may not be appropriate for those with certain conditions. Lev Dolgachev/PhotoSpin
The speed and ease of recovery will depend on the procedure and the individual. The most important thing is to follow your physician’s instructions. “You can’t speed up healing, but you can slow it down,” Dr. Robert Singer, plastic surgeon, said. Source: Phone Interview with Dr. Robert Singer, 11/4/14. Tags: Dr. Singer, plastic surgery, ambulatory surgery, surgery tips MonkeyBusiness Images/PhotoSpin
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